Monday, March 24, 2008

back in the black

A few weeks back I was listening to my MP3 player on a long drive home. One particular track, which I've listened to a hundred times or more, was playing and this drawing just popped up in my head. Just like that. This exact drawing. From nowhere. I love it when that happens. It feels like a real gift.

There is, of course, always a downside and ever since then it has been niggling away at me. Saying 'draw me, draw me', 'you can't keep ignoring me' and 'I will continue to annoy you until you draw me'. I had been trying to avoid it. I knew there were just too many complicated little details. And I knew that there was to be a black background which would take a lifetime. Finally, I decided to commit it to paper. So, this is what I did over Easter.

of course since you said "back in the black" acdc has popped into my head and stuck there and I can't get it out no matter that I know that isn't it... amy winehouse maybe? i don't know - who cares?!? lol! it's STUNNING no matter what it references!

My reasons for 'safety in numbers':The measuring tape and the money are numbers and the plasters and condom are safety?

Hurt by Nine Inch Nails? Inches on the measuring tape, nine inch-long nails, and the plasters because you're 'hurt' and the money and condoms because "you can have it all" - money and sex. Is that it??

Oh man, where have i been. I don't have the slightest idea about the song itself, but the drawing, Andrea, is superb. Those coins just pop right out of the page, and the background is intense! Another stunning piece.

Hi Andrea, first time I have seen your blog and I am totally amazed by your art. My son loved them too, he has just done his art GCSE and was very impressed!

A little introduction, I am Pippa's SIL and I am partly responsible for her 15 minutes of fame in Neath. I can't take any responsibility for her prettiness though!

I live in Neath too and I am Affirmation Photography. I have just started my first blog aimed at anyone who is involved in weddings. Drop in when you have a spare moment. Here's a link to my blog. If anyone recommends me to others, they get goodies sent to them when they book!!